Training and Workforce
Industry Study Looks To Improve Aviation Training
The Ohio State University is leading a multi-disciplinary team to decide best practices needed to meet the increasing industry demand for professionals.

With the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) forecasting a need for more than 750,000 aviation professionals, including pilots, technicians, air traffic controllers, and airport professionals by 2036, The Ohio State University is leading a multi-disciplinary team from academia and industry to evaluate what will be required from the academic sector to meet those demands. A recent survey of human relations professionals revealed that only about 28 percent believe current aviation education and training are very effective.